THE RURAL NEW-YORKER. 
831 
make pretty things. These are prepared 
by the Prang Company. 
One caution is needed ; Do not force 
children to keep quiet too long at a time. 
Of course, at times when there is sickness 
in the house, silence must reign continu¬ 
ously, but ordinarily children, if healthy, 
must ha ve a chance to make a noise, and 
lots of it. Activity is as natural to a 
child as breathing, and it needs to be 
guided instead of sternly repressed. 
J. W. XEWTON. 
PATTERNS FOR R. N.-Y. READERS. 
\Vrite the order for patterns separate 
from other matter, give bust measure 
and pattern number, and enclose 10 cents. 
Each pattern is complete with instruc¬ 
tions for cutting the garment and put¬ 
ting together. 
6246. Ladies' Basque. 
The closing in the center is hidden 
under the extension gore that joins to 
the right front and fastens on the 
left shoulder, diagonally down the left 
front to the waist line. The basciue is 
pointed in front, with postillion back. 
Pattern (>34(5 is cut in five sizes, viz.: '.i2, 
.34, IP), 38 and 40 inches bust measure. 
A CLOAK FOR THE BABY. 
HE cloak shown at Eig. 22~t is made 
of cream-colored cashmere lined 
with sateen of the same shade. The gar¬ 
niture consists of the round, embroidered 
cape, and the ribbons at throat, belt and 
wrists. The body of the little garment 
has a shallow. Mother Hubbard yoke 
(concealed by the cape) and a long, box- 
plaited skirt. The yoke and skirt are 
separately lined with the sateen, after 
which the skirt is plaited in three broad 
plaits behind, and one on either side in 
front. Then the whole is set up between 
the outside and lining of the yoke and 
stitched in. The plaits, caught down 
blindly at the waist line and ijressed, 
keep their individuality nearly to the 
bottom of the skirt. The sleeves are lit¬ 
tle coat .sleeves, pure and simple, with 
dainty diagonal cuffs which are lined 
with nice satin that comes over in a tiny 
roll along the edge of the cuff, and makes 
a pretty finish. A little bow of cream 
satin ribbon is dropped carele.ssly upon 
the cuff, and is very becoming to the 
bit of a dimpled hand beneath it. So 
much for the sleeves. 
The round cape or collar is about six 
inches deep. The embroidered cashmei’e 
may be bought to make this, but it must 
be sure exactly to match the shade of 
the cloak, of course. It is lined with the 
sateen like the rest of the coat, and has 
three double shirrings about an inch 
apart, at its head. The shirring at the 
tup is through lining and all—the two 
lower ones are in the cashmere only. This 
arrangement gives a puffier, softer effect 
than would be produced by running the 
threads through two thicknesses of cloth. 
As the little cape is the only “ fancy ” 
part of the cloak, the daintier the em¬ 
broidery upon it, the prettier. It will be 
very lovely if it can be original work exe¬ 
cuted in heavy, soft flosses. 
At the throat, a little standing, double 
frill of nai-row cashmere forms the finish. 
It is plaited in tiny side plaits. Tw'O-inch 
satin ribbon isu.sed for the belt, and 1)^- 
inch for the ties under the chin. In the 
middle of the center plait in the back, 
there is a long tie of one loop and two 
ends, reaching nearly to the hem. From 
this, the belt is brought round in front 
and terminates in either front plait, in 
When Baby was sick, we gave lier Castoria, 
When she was a Cliild, siie cried for Castoria, 
When slie became Miss, she ciung to Castoria, 
When she bad Children, she gave them Castoria, 
We would like to see a woman get that 
3400 piano. See page 810. This is surely 
a prize worth trying for. Remember that 
it is extra above regular commissions. 
one short loop and end. Three flat pearl 
buttons below the ties close the front, 
and the dear little coat is done ! Put it 
on Miss baby and see how charming it 
looks and how charming she looks in it ! 
It is so warm that it answers the purpose 
of an “all-round” cloak, being quite 
suitable for all but quite severe winter 
weather. If the best quality of French 
sateen is used in the lining, it may be 
washed by removing the cape and rib¬ 
bons. but it will bo found rather more 
practicable to send it to a profe.ssional 
cleaner, perhaps. 
ANNIE HAMILTON DONNELL. 
ODDS AND ENDS. 
Snow fou the Chiustmas Thee. —Shall 
I tell you how we fixed our Christmas 
tree one year, when we were disappointed 
in the size of it? In the school-room was 
a four-foot table which was placed upside 
down in the middle of the platform. The 
tree was fastened into a hod of coal 
which was put in the middle of the table, 
and the hod and table were covered with 
an old sheet. Then we wound cotton bat¬ 
ting very lightly over the upright legs of 
the table, and also spread the batting 
over the sheet. The last thing was 
to make a snow-storm for the tree, which 
was done by getting up on a ladder or 
high chair, and dropping bits of cotton, 
about as large as good-sized snow' fiakes. 
6246.-LADIES’ BASQUE. 
all over the tree, letting them light where 
they would. The effect was so pretty 
that we have tried the experiment every 
Christmas since. o. .m. a. 
Definitions of Ho.me. —A prize was 
offered recently by London Tid-bits for 
the best answer to the question, “ What 
is home?” Here are a few of the an¬ 
swers which were received : 
The golden setting, in which the bright¬ 
est jewel is “ mother.” 
A world of strife shut out, a world of 
love shut in. 
The only spot on earth where the faults 
and failings of fallen humanity are hid¬ 
den under the mantle of charity. 
The place where the great are some¬ 
times small and the small often great. 
Where you are treated best and you 
grumble most. 
Home is the central telegraph office of 
human love, into which run innumera¬ 
ble wires of affection, many of which, 
though extending thousands of miles, 
are never disconnected from the one great 
terminus. 
A little hollow scooped out of the windy 
hill of the world, where we can be 
shielded from its cares and annoyances. 
A popular but paradoxical institution, 
in which woman works in the absence of 
man, and man rests in the presence of 
woman. 
Ikoninh .and Me.nding Hints. —When 
ironing starched clothes, keep the un¬ 
ironed part damp by covering with a wet 
cloth. 
On ironing day select one rod or bar of 
the clothes-rack upon which to hang all 
garments with missing buttons, and 
those that need mending. 
After a patch is sewed under a worn 
place, 'and the worn parts cut out to 
leave a square or oblong vacancy, just 
try making a tiny bias cut at each cor¬ 
ner, and notice how smoothly a^d neatly 
the edges turn, and how trim your work 
is. 
MOTHERS. —be sure to use “Mrs. Wins¬ 
low’s Soothing Syrup ” for your children 
while Teething. It is the best.— AOaj. 
CULLED FROM OTHER COLUMNS. 
What deeds of fame are left undone. 
What thoughts are left unspoken; 
What waiting laurels ne’er are won, 
What gi'and resolves are broken, 
Because of soggy bread and pies. 
And viands spoiled in broiling; 
Of sickly tarts and greasy fries, 
.And coffee left a-boiling ! 
—Emily Pickhardt in (he Household. 
-Atchison (Ilobe : “A woman is 
never so disappointed in love in real life 
that she doesn't believe in it in a story.” 
... .CiiKiSTLiCHE Ai>ologi<?i’e I “ before 
his marriage, the German Emperor was 
wont to say that a ‘ wife with a talent 
for making jam is preferable to one 
who has the wish to amend the constitu¬ 
tion.” 
IHbccUancousi ^^(Uicvti.oinn. 
IN writing to adverti.sers, please always mention 
The Ruual New-Yorkeu. 
Ayer’s 
■W^S 
THE ONLY 
Sarsaparilla 
ADMITTED AT 
at cost. A PANTA80TE -covered 
•^uggy Cushion, made by one of the best 
makers in the country. First-class in 
every respect. We are doing this to in¬ 
troduce Pantasote, and don’t make any 
profit on the cushions. 
The manufacturers tell us that FAN- 
TASOTE will wear better than leather, 
but you won’t believe it till you .see it 
yourself. On receipt of a Post-office 
order for 31.75, we will send you a cushion 
worth . 33 . 00 . We don’t prepay the ex- 
pressage. Colors : Dark Green, Maroon, 
black or buff. Regulation size, 3(3 inches 
wide. Only a limited number of cmshions 
made, and only two sold to one person. 
Refer to the editor of this paper. 
THE PAHTASOTE LEATHER COMPAHY 
Salesrooms: 39&41 Leonard St., New York. 
Mills: Pas.saic, N. J. 
Slush and Snow 
will not wet your feet if you use 
Vacuum 
Leather Oil 
cn ,our boots and shoes, and you can 
polish them after using it. It will make 
harness water-proof also. 
25c. worth is a fair trial—and your money back 
if yon want it—a swob with each can. 
I\>r pamphlet, free, HoVV TO I'AKK Cakk OK LBATH- 
EK,'* send to 
VACUUM OIL CO., Rochester, N. Y. 
BREAKFAST-SUPPER. 
EPPS’S 
GRATEFUL-COMFORTING 
COCOA 
BOILING WATER OR MILK. 
Warranted 
To Wash 
AS CLEAN AS CAN BE 
done on the waHhbonrd in half 76,0001n fuse, 
tlio time, with half the workof tl)o old way. Terriff’s 
Ferfect Washer will bo sentoii trial at wholesale 
price; If not satisfactory money refunded. 
ugciitN wanted. For terms, prices, etc., write 
PORTLAND IWFG. CO.. Box 14 Portland, Mich. 
rn D 11 ADRY AB1NG1X)N, ill., Manu- 
blla Hi I1HI1U I y facturer of Black Cattle 
Coats, Uobes, Gloves, Hugs, Caps, etc. 
GAME OF 
The Newest ans Best Yet. 
By Mail eon m cts. 
Don’t fall to get one of yonr dealer, or of 
Greenfield Novelty Co. Greenfield, Mass. 
DO TOUR OWN 
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$.5. PItKSM ftor? 
cards, circulars, &c( 
Press for printing/ 
a small paper $40, 
Saves money! Makes 
money printing for 
others. Type-setting 
easy, printed rules. 
Stamp for catalogue, 
presses, type, cards, 
&c., to factory. 
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Morlden,Connectleut 
The Best Farm Account Book sent prepaid 
for'50'Cents by Geo. A. Rogers, N. Andover Depot, Mass. 
CARDS 
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AND LIST OP WO PREMIUM ARTICLES 
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Thomas P. SIinpson,Wa.shington, D.C. 
No attorney’s fee until patent ob¬ 
tained. Write for Inventor’s Guide. 
WANTPn AOKNTS, both sexes. K. J. SMEAD 
I LU & CO., it'i Fifth Avenue, Vineland, N. .1 
KARAT. 
COLD 
PLATE. 
CUT THIS OUT and s^ud it to 
UM with >our name and addreas 
and we will nend >ou ihbtbeautiful 
gold tinbhed watch by ezuresa for 
examination. You exaniiDe H at 
the express office, and if you think 
it a bargain pay our aamnle price 
$2.75, and it is yeurs. It ui niagnb 
licenlly engraved and equal In 
appearanee to a genuine Solid 
Ciotd walrh. A guarantee for 5 
years and beautiful gold plate 
chain and charm sent free with 
every watch, write to-day,this may 
not appear again; mention whether 
vou want gents* or ladles* size. 
The national mfc. 
& IMPORTING CO., 
334 Searboni St., Chicago, IlL 
ENTERPRISE 
O-TINNED 
FOB CHOPPING 
Sausage Meat, 
M ince Meat, 
Hamburg Steak 
for Dyspeptics, 
Tripe, &c., disc. 
For Sale by the 
Hardware Trade. 
Ills Enterprise UT; Co 
Third & Dauphin Sts., I'hilada^ 
SEND FOK CATALOGUE, FUEE 
Farm and Fireside says: 
'■ It is the only Meat Chopper 
we ever saw that we would 
give house riKiin. It has 
proven sucli a very use¬ 
ful machine that we 
want our readers to 
enjoy its benefits 
with us.” 
Guaranteed 
to CHOP, 
Not GRIND 
the Meat. 
ISIo 10 American 
'jOT Agriculturist says : 
$3.00. “ We have given this 
r Meat Chopper a thorougli 
trial with most satisfac¬ 
tory results. They excel 
anything of the kind made 
in either hemisphere.” 
